This consultation is open from August 15, 2025 to September 15, 2025.
We are seeking comments on 2 proposed changes to the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels.
On this page
- About the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels
- About the consultation
- Who is the focus of this consultation
- How to participate
- Next steps
- Related information
- Contact us
About the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels
The Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels is a document that is incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Feeds Regulations, 2024. This IBR document lists the guarantees that are required on a mixed feed label for a particular feed type and the optional guarantees that may be placed onto a mixed feed label, if certain conditions are met, that would not result in the mixed feed requiring product registration.
CFIA Incorporation by Reference Policy requires that a consultation be conducted before changes to IBR documents are made. Refer to Documents incorporated by reference under the Feeds Regulations, 2024 for additional information.
About the consultation
Currently, the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels identify ash as an optional guarantee that may be placed onto a label if it meets the following criteria:
- is identified as a minimum, maximum or actual
- shown as a %
- only on fish feed labels
We propose to update table 2 (optional guarantees) for ash to expand the conditions from only fish feeds to include all livestock feeds as an optional guarantee on the label as a minimum, maximum, or actual percentage.
In addition, we are proposing to allow the acronym for equivalent crude protein (ECP or E.C.P.) in the guaranteed analysis if the feed has a guarantee for equivalent crude protein and the acronym is defined on the label, by way of a note or footnote.
Who is the focus of this consultation
Animal feed stakeholders, including:
- suppliers of feed ingredients
- commercial feed manufacturers
- feed importers, distributors and retailers
- industry associations
- international trading partners
All comments are welcome from industry, governments, the public or other organizations or individuals.
How to participate
We are seeking feedback on the proposed changes to expand the conditions for the ash guarantee to all livestock feeds and allowing the acronym ECP, E.C.P. to appear in the guaranteed analysis if there is a footnote defining the acronym on the label.
Stakeholders are encouraged to share comments if there are:
- concerns about expanding the optional ash guarantee to all livestock feed labels
- concerns about allowing the use of the acronym ECP, E.C.P.
Comments can be sent by email to cfia.feedregmodernization-modernisationregalibetails.acia@inspection.gc.ca. Please use "Proposed changes to the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels – Ash guarantee" in the subject line of the email. We are asking for comments and feedback by September 15, 2025, 30 days from the date of this posting.
Next steps
Following this consultation, the comments received will be reviewed and amendments to the Tables of Nutrient Guarantees and Conditions for Feed Labels will be made as required.
Related information
Contact us
We strongly encourage you to provide your input and feedback. If you have any questions or comments about this consultation, please send an email to the Animal Feed and Veterinary Biologics Division.